You must submit separate application materials to the Graduate School and the Department of Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services. The programs offered by the department are selective-admissions programs and require additional application materials.

Application materials may be submitted to both offices at the same time. The Graduate School must complete its admission process before the department may offer admission. Admission to the Graduate School does not guarantee admission into the program.

How to Apply to the Graduate School

Detailed information on how to apply to the Graduate School is available on their Web site.

Materials Required by the Department

• A completed Master's Program Application (available here as a PDF)
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• Three letters of recommendation. Use the recommendation forms included in the application form (PDF). Candidates applying for admission to the social psychology programs should arrange for at least two of their letters to come from former professors.
• Scores on the GRE General Test (sent directly from GRE Testing Service)
• Notification of admission from the Graduate School or Office of International Admissions

Submit these materials to:

Department of Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services
Attn: Master's Program Assistant
Teachers College, Room 622
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306-0585

International Candidates

Applicants from other countries and those who live in the United States but are not American citizens must apply to the Department of Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services through the Office of International Admissions.

International candidates should obtain an application from the Office of International Admission. Applicants must complete all application materials required by both the department and the Office of International Admission and submit all materials directly to the Office of International Admission. Applicants should allow sufficient time (two months) before the departmental deadlines of February 1 or June 15 for the Office of International Admission to process the application and determine eligibility for admission.